OBS Chapter 2208 - 1574:
Chapter 2208 - 1574:
Of course, if it were only verbal comfort and praise, it wouldn’t have any real effect.
Therefore, Li Zhirui also prepared rewards for the disciples.
Depending on the level of their cultivation, he bestowed different quantities of top-grade pills; for example, individual immortal disciples received just one bottle, while mortal realm disciples might have received several.
And this reward alone was worth millions of spirit stones.
Although, for Li Zhirui, it only took him less than half a day.
"Thank you, Sect Leader!" The disciples were very happy and excited, shouting in unison.
Before this, they hadn’t even imagined they could receive such rewards, and now they received not just any rewards, but extremely precious top-grade pills.
If taken when encountering a bottleneck or attempting to break through a minor realm, they could have miraculous effects!
"This is what you deserve. I hope that, after receiving these pills, they help in your cultivation."
"We will certainly not let down the Sect Leader and the Sect’s expectations."
Li Zhirui nodded and said, "Now, assume your duties, but even if you are not at the mountain gate, do not neglect your cultivation."
After saying this, he disappeared.
"Do you think the Sect Leader is satisfied with us?"
He actually wanted to know if the Sect Leader had forgiven them for what they previously did.
Some cultivators understood and responded affirmatively, saying, "He probably is, otherwise he wouldn’t have rewarded us."
Several disciples’ faces relaxed significantly. They had been diligent and cautious these days, worried about not earning the Sect Leader’s forgiveness, which would have made their trial a failure.
What they didn’t know was that, once the immortal city was built within the stipulated time, Li Zhirui no longer minded this matter.
It must be said, they interacted too little with Li Zhirui, knew him scarcely, and believed he was an austere figure.
But in reality, he had a very open heart and wouldn’t dwell on such small matters.
Just then, someone suddenly knocked on the city lord’s mansion door, and a stranger’s voice came from outside, saying, "Is there anyone in charge inside? We wish to inquire about shop rental matters."
"Please come in."
Regarding various matters within the immortal city, Li Zhirui had already arranged everything. The disciples simply needed to manage according to the rules and regulations.
Thus, when someone came to rent a shop, they only needed to receive them politely, then present the prescribed rules for them to see.
"We are also acting according to the rules, at most we can offer you a half percent fee reduction, which is already our limit," said a disciple directly, as they didn’t have much authority.
This statement left the merchants looking at each other, unsure how to respond.
Actually, the rental price wasn’t high, considering Li Zhirui saw that the immortal city and marketplace were initially established and wouldn’t be too prosperous.
But merchants always want to earn greater profits with lower costs.
"We have no issues with the price, we just wish for the rental period to be longer. Fifty years is too short, how about a hundred years?" The merchants exchanged a glance and sent one of them to inquire.
"Regarding this, the Sect Leader has instructed that a longer rental term can be signed, but starting from the fifty-first year, the price will be adjusted according to circumstances."
The disciples previously had some doubts about certain rules and regulations, but now they absolutely admired Li Zhirui, who could foresee so many things in advance.
Upon hearing this, the merchants knew they probably couldn’t gain much advantage, as the Sect Leader had already made various arrangements.
Though slightly disappointed, they were more pleased because, from these arrangements, it was evident that the Tongtian Sect had a complete development plan for the immortal city and marketplace, rather than being a fleeting establishment.
Not to mention future prospects, but this time their investment should yield considerable returns.
Hence, they readily signed contracts, each renting several shops in the immortal city and marketplace at once.
After sending off these merchants, the disciples privately discussed.
"The Sect Leader is truly far-sighted, able to anticipate so many contingencies."
"And those merchants not only didn’t resist but agreed readily."
But they hadn’t anticipated one thing; those merchants were just the beginning. For some time afterward, every day, cultivators came knocking, wanting to rent shops.
Among them were sects and families from nearby, eager to partake in the increasingly lively and prosperous immortal city.
They orderly received these cultivators, and regarding Tongtian Sect’s conditions and requirements, these cultivators showed little resistance.
Even if they did, it wouldn’t be apparent because discerning individuals could see clearly; the real shortage was not people, but the number of shops.
Within just a few days, most shops in the immortal city and marketplace were rented out, leaving few available.
Consequently, for several days, sounds of knocking and hammering were heard everywhere, as everyone hurriedly completed renovations and opened for business.
Meanwhile, the fame brought by the auction gradually spread, attracting more and more cultivators to this place.
The name of the Tongtian Sect had even spread beyond Mingzhou’s borders, earning some reputation in nearby regions, known for being an unusual sect selling the modified Spirit Enhancing Pills.